You have looked at the podcasts available from Arkansas on iTunes U as well as podcasts available from other schools and states. Brainstorm with your group a list of topics for possible podcasts that you might be interested in producing or would like to see added to Arkansas on iTunes U. Consider topics that you are always looking for more information on or topics from other resources that never seem to meet the needs of your students. Please list your ideas below the horizontal line.
Podcast Ideas for Arkansas on iTunes U
July 2011
Famous Arkansas Song Writers and Artist
Arkansas the Natural State Music and Photos of these Natural Places
Someone should get with Steve Kelsey and Meme Hagers (who produced the Down Home in the Arkansas a few years ago) and have them put the Arkansas State songs on podcasts for teachers to use. They could create a version where they talk about the history of the song and then perform it and also include a soundtrack version for teachers to use in the classroom.
Arkansas on iTunes U: need podcasts concerning pre-algebra and middle school math
Arkansas History - Arkansas Traveller Stories - period costumes - student dramatizations
Possibly work with someone from the Ozark Folk Center and talk about the instruments found in Arkansas.
Many of our Arkansas music teachers have wonderful professional development presentatios that could be placed on ITunes U for the benefit of all our teachers. ArkMEA, an Arkansas music organization could be contacted for these presentations.
Instructional videos on assisting beginning band students on how to get initial sounds on their instruments and demonstrations showing proper playing and breathing techniques. This could also include the proper care of the instrument such as putting the instrument together.
Fine Art (Dance Instruction)
I would love to see more podcasts for English classes -- especially geared toward AP English.
Would like to see more podcasts getting students involved - perhaps as an incentive/motivational tool for subjects such as reading, studying, character development, etc.
Podcast Ideas for Arkansas on iTunes U
July 2011
Famous Arkansas Song Writers and Artist
Arkansas the Natural State Music and Photos of these Natural Places
Someone should get with Steve Kelsey and Meme Hagers (who produced the Down Home in the Arkansas a few years ago) and have them put the Arkansas State songs on podcasts for teachers to use. They could create a version where they talk about the history of the song and then perform it and also include a soundtrack version for teachers to use in the classroom.
Arkansas on iTunes U: need podcasts concerning pre-algebra and middle school math
Arkansas History - Arkansas Traveller Stories - period costumes - student dramatizations
Possibly work with someone from the Ozark Folk Center and talk about the instruments found in Arkansas.
Many of our Arkansas music teachers have wonderful professional development presentatios that could be placed on ITunes U for the benefit of all our teachers. ArkMEA, an Arkansas music organization could be contacted for these presentations.
Instructional videos on assisting beginning band students on how to get initial sounds on their instruments and demonstrations showing proper playing and breathing techniques. This could also include the proper care of the instrument such as putting the instrument together.
Fine Art (Dance Instruction)
I would love to see more podcasts for English classes -- especially geared toward AP English.
Would like to see more podcasts getting students involved - perhaps as an incentive/motivational tool for subjects such as reading, studying, character development, etc.
Arkansas authors read by Arkansas students.